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  • When a House was a Home

    When a House was a Home0

    Anyone who grew up in or around large families probably remembers a particular kind of evening. Perhaps it was a birthday, or a family reunion, or a Christmas or New Years’ party, or a civic holiday. Depending on the ethnicities of the families involved, there might have been trays of baked ziti and meatballs, or

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  • Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and the $3500 Suit

    Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and the $3500 Suit0

    Few observers missed Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez’ interview and photoshoot last week in which the rising, avowedly-socialist NY Congressional candidate wore a $3500 suit and shoes while hobnobbing with construction workers. (Such are the perils of outspoken class warfarism; a thing like that tends to be noticed.) Her opponents lambasted her as just another in a long line of

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  • Does the Pill Degrade Women by Making Them Like Men?

    Does the Pill Degrade Women by Making Them Like Men?0

    We hear a lot of feminist messages these days about the power of women. They’re breaking glass ceilings. They’re working their way into science, engineering, and math. They can do anything as well as men, if not better. All of this, of course, is largely possible because women are no longer constrained by their biological

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  • Survey Reveals Double Standard on Raising Taxes for Public Higher Ed

    Survey Reveals Double Standard on Raising Taxes for Public Higher Ed0

    We’ve all been there. You answer that unknown number on your phone and the caller asks, “Do you want to help save the sea turtles?” Yes! Or you’re walking in the city square and smiley people with clipboards and colorful shirts ask if you want to save the whales. Yes!   But then they ask

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  • Colin Kaepernick and Why the NFL is the New WWE

    Colin Kaepernick and Why the NFL is the New WWE0

    Nike recently unveiled a huge advertising campaign celebrating the 30th anniversary of its iconic advertising slogan, “Just Do It.” The central star of the new campaign is former San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick. As you’ve likely heard by now, his line is, “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything.” — Colin Kaepernick

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  • Swedes Are Raising Stronger Children. Here’s Why.

    Swedes Are Raising Stronger Children. Here’s Why.0

    When I taught homeschool seminars in Latin, history, and literature in Asheville, North Carolina, I would wait for a cold spell in February and then email my students to come to class dressed for the weather. On their arrival I would lead them outside and hold class for half an hour beneath gray skies and

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